Nothing will materialise if Nirbhaya fund not properly used, observes SC
6 years, 11 months ago

Nothing will materialise if Nirbhaya fund not properly used, observes SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said “nothing would materialise” if the money from the Nirbhaya fund is not properly spent on women’s welfare. The apex court sought details of the funds allocated to the states by the Centre under the scheme, announced by the Centre in 2013 after the December 16, 2012 gang-rape and murder case in Delhi to support initiatives on women’s safety across the country. Senior lawyer Indira Jaising, who is assisting the court as an amicus curiae in the matter, raised the issue of low conviction rate in India in cases of sexual assaults and said one of the reasons for this was that the authorities were unable to support the victims throughout the trial of these cases. It said it would take up the issue of victim compensation scheme on May 8 while the matter pertaining to utilisation of the Nirbhaya fund would be heard in July.

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Nirbhaya: Nothing has changed, says Delhi Commission for Women chief
1 year, 3 months ago

Nirbhaya: Nothing has changed, says Delhi Commission for Women chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Nothing has changed in the past decade and crimes against women in Delhi have only gone up, DCW chief Swati Maliwal said on Saturday on the 11th anniversary of the Nirbhaya incident -- a brutal gang-rape and assault case that stirred an outpouring of anger and grief, followed by the passage of several new sexual assault laws in …

₹5 crore released for women survivors of sexual assault, other crimes in Manipur, SC told
1 year, 4 months ago

₹5 crore released for women survivors of sexual assault, other crimes in Manipur, SC told

The Hindu  

The Manipur government on November 20 informed the Supreme Court that ₹5 crore has been credited to a dedicated bank account to disburse compensation to women who are survivors of sexual assault and other crimes committed since May 3, when ethnic violence erupted in the State. Earlier in September, the court had ordered the State government to “immediately identify all …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea For States To Follow NALSA's Victim Compensation Scheme For Sexual Assault Survivors
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea For States To Follow NALSA's Victim Compensation Scheme For Sexual Assault Survivors

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Friday issued notice to the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Bihar on a petition filed by the Social Action Forum seeking all States to follow NALSA's Compensation Scheme for Women Victims/Survivors of Sexual Assault/other Crimes, 2018. In Madhya Pradesh also the maximum compensation is three lakhs. The Supreme Court in Nitin …

Ten years on, 30% of 'Nirbhaya Fund' remain unutilised: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Ten years on, 30% of 'Nirbhaya Fund' remain unutilised: Report

Hindustan Times  

About 30 per cent of the ₹6,000 crore 'Nirbhaya Fund' which was set up after the gang-rape of a paramedical student in 2012 remains unutilised, a decade after the incident shook the conscience of the nation. After the incident, a dedicated fund called 'Nirbhaya Fund' was established for implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and security of women …

Nine Years of Delhi Gangrape: Only 47% of Nirbhaya Funds Utilised Across India For Women Safety
3 years, 3 months ago

Nine Years of Delhi Gangrape: Only 47% of Nirbhaya Funds Utilised Across India For Women Safety

News 18  

States and union territories across India have managed to utilise only 47 percent of the total amount allocated under the Nirbhaya Fund since its inception, data from the Ministry of Women and Child Development showed. The Union government had announced the formation of the Nirbhaya Fund in 2013 in the aftermath of the gruesome December 2012 gangrape and murder of …

Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Delhi Govt In Plea Seeking Compensation For Victims
4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Delhi Govt In Plea Seeking Compensation For Victims

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking interim and full compensation for the victims of the riots that broke out in the northeast districts of Delhi. It is argued that these victims immediately require interim and full compensation but the amount specified by the Delhi Government in its compensation scheme is inadequate to provide relief. Seeking financial …

Nirbhaya case: One of 4 convicts exploring option of filing curative plea in SC
5 years, 3 months ago

Nirbhaya case: One of 4 convicts exploring option of filing curative plea in SC

India TV News  

A lawyer for one of the death row convicts in the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case said on Wednesday that there is still a legal remedy of a curative petition in the Supreme Court before filing mercy petition to the President. Convict Mukesh Kumar's lawyer said that he is examining the option of first filing a curative petition against …

Over 91% of Nirbhaya Fund unused, says Centre: Politicians fulminating over rape cases must put their money where their mouth is
5 years, 3 months ago

Over 91% of Nirbhaya Fund unused, says Centre: Politicians fulminating over rape cases must put their money where their mouth is

Firstpost  

The Centre informed Parliament that five states and a Union Territory have not utilised a single penny of the Nirbhaya Fund granted to them by the Union Home Ministry to firm up women’s safety. As the nation is engulfed by protests and demonstrations over the rape and murder of a 27-year-old veterinarian in Hyderabad, the Centre informed Parliament that five …

Only 20% of Nirbhaya Fund has been used by States until 2018
5 years, 9 months ago

Only 20% of Nirbhaya Fund has been used by States until 2018

The Hindu  

The States and Union Territories have utilised less than 20% of the budget allocated to them under the Nirbhaya Fund for safety of women by the Central government between 2015 and 2018, according to official data. The key schemes under which the States have been allocated money include Emergency Response Support System, Central Victim Compensation Fund, Cyber Crime Prevention against …

Nirbhaya Fund: SC Directs All States And UTs To Disclose Details Of Utilization [Read Order]
7 years, 2 months ago

Nirbhaya Fund: SC Directs All States And UTs To Disclose Details Of Utilization [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of justices Madan B. Lokur and Deepak Gupta, on Tuesday, directed all the States and Union Territories, that are respondents in the case of Nipun Saxena v Union of India, to file an affidavit within a period of four weeks, indicating the amount received by each State Government and Union Territory under the Nirbhaya Fund towards …

Nirbhaya Fund: SC Directs All States And UTs To Disclose Details Of Utilization [Read Order]
7 years, 2 months ago

Nirbhaya Fund: SC Directs All States And UTs To Disclose Details Of Utilization [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of justices Madan B. Lokur and Deepak Gupta, on Tuesday, directed all the States and Union Territories, that are respondents in the case of Nipun Saxena v Union of India, to file an affidavit within a period of four weeks, indicating the amount received by each State Government and Union Territory under the Nirbhaya Fund towards …

Supreme Court asks states for details of compensation to victims of sexual assault under Nirbhaya fund
7 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court asks states for details of compensation to victims of sexual assault under Nirbhaya fund

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states and union territories to give details on the payment of Nirbhaya and other funds as compensation to the victims of sexual offences and acid attacks. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states and union territories to give details on the payment of Nirbhaya and other funds as compensation to …

Nirbhaya fund: SC asks states for details of compensation to victims of sexual offences, acid attacks
7 years, 2 months ago

Nirbhaya fund: SC asks states for details of compensation to victims of sexual offences, acid attacks

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states and union territories to give details on the payment of Nirbhaya and other funds as compensation to the victims of sexual offences and acid attacks. The Nirbhaya fund was created in 2013, in the wake of the Delhi December 2012 gang rape case, for "protecting the dignity and ensuring safety of women …

Supreme Court asks states to give details of funds received, disbursed under Nirbhaya scheme
7 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court asks states to give details of funds received, disbursed under Nirbhaya scheme

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked all states and union territories to come out with details of the money they have received from the Centre under the Nirbhaya fund scheme. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked all states and union territories to come out with details of the money they have received from the Centre under the Nirbhaya …

SC Tells NALSA To Form Panel To Draft Model Rules For Victim Compensation In Sexual Offences, Acid Attack Cases [Read Order]
7 years, 5 months ago

SC Tells NALSA To Form Panel To Draft Model Rules For Victim Compensation In Sexual Offences, Acid Attack Cases [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has asked the National Legal Services Authority to set up a committee of about 4 or 5 persons who can prepare model rules for victim compensation for sexual offences and acid attacks.The bench comprising Justice Madan B Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta was hearing a PIL filed by Advocate Nipun Saxena.After hearing Amicus Curiae Senior Advocate Indira …

Despite SC’s reminder, Nirbhaya Fund remains unspent till date
7 years, 10 months ago

Despite SC’s reminder, Nirbhaya Fund remains unspent till date

India TV News  

Despite SC’s reminder, Nirbhaya Fund remains unspent till date The Supreme Court even issued a notice to the Centre and all the state governments questioning the non-utilisation of the Nirbhaya Fund in May 2016. The central government announced a Nirbhaya Fund with a corpus of Rs 3,000 crore in 2013 to support initiatives towards ensuring safety of women, following nationwide …

POCSO Victims Compensation Fund To Be Set Up
8 years, 1 month ago

POCSO Victims Compensation Fund To Be Set Up

Live Law  

The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Ms. Maneka Gandhi has reportedly decided to set up a POCSO Victims Compensation Fund to provide financial support to children who are victims of sexual crimes.The announcement was made as a response to a letter seeking her attention to the plight of a three-year old, who was allegedly sexually assaulted and found …

POCSO Victims Compensation Fund To Be Set Up
8 years, 1 month ago

POCSO Victims Compensation Fund To Be Set Up

Live Law  

The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Ms. Maneka Gandhi has reportedly decided to set up a POCSO Victims Compensation Fund to provide financial support to children who are victims of sexual crimes.The announcement was made as a response to a letter seeking her attention to the plight of a three-year old, who was allegedly sexually assaulted and found …

Nirbhaya scheme: Maneka Gandhi announces compensation fund for minor victims of sexual crimes
8 years, 1 month ago

Nirbhaya scheme: Maneka Gandhi announces compensation fund for minor victims of sexual crimes

Firstpost  

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on announced the setting up of a compensation fund under Nirbhaya scheme to provide financial help to children who are victims of sexual crimes. New Delhi: Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on announced the setting up of a compensation fund under Nirbhaya scheme to provide financial help to children who are …

SC directs Centre to formulate National Policy for proper rehabilitation of rape survivors
8 years, 10 months ago

SC directs Centre to formulate National Policy for proper rehabilitation of rape survivors

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to formulate a national policy for proper rehabilitation of rape survivors, opining that setting up of a separate fund like the Rs 2,000 crore ‘Nirbhaya fund’ was not enough and amounted to “just a lip service”.Vacation Bench of the Court comprising Justice D.Y. The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to …

Nirbhaya Fund Not Enough, Frame National Compensation Policy: SC
8 years, 10 months ago

Nirbhaya Fund Not Enough, Frame National Compensation Policy: SC

The Quint  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to formulate a national uniform policy for providing relief to rape survivors as setting up of a separate fund like the ‘Nirbhaya fund’ was not enough, and amounted to “just a lip service”, a vacation bench of Justices P =C Pant and DY Chandrachud said. The bench issued notices to the Centre, …

Kerala hasn't paid a penny to victims
9 years ago

Kerala hasn't paid a penny to victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: A reply under the Right To Information Act reveals that even after two years of launching the much hyped Kerala Victim Compensation Scheme the government so far has not paid a single rupee to the victims. The state government had submitted before Kerala High Court that Rs 25 lakh was sanctioned to Kerala State Legal Service Society under the …

660 Nirbhaya Centres for women violence victims
10 years, 8 months ago

660 Nirbhaya Centres for women violence victims

India TV News  

New Delhi: Atleast 660 rape crisis centres will be established across the country and named as Nirbhaya centres, as a tribute to the victim of December 16, 2012 Delhi gangrape case. The centres will be set up in all the 640 districts and 20 additional locations in the country and the project will cost 477 crores approximately, Women and Child …

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